Fishing reports are written weekly throughout the open fishing season based on Fireside Lodge guests reports of their daily fishing experiences while fishing at Fireside Lodge
Hello from Fireside Lodge
in Northwest Ontario, Canada. Our second week was similar to the first having
above normal temperatures and getting some well-needed rain. In fact the rain
we received brought our lake levels up to only a foot below last years spring
levels. At the beginning of the week water temperatures were high enough for
Smallmouth Bass to start making their spawning beds, and before weeks end were
spawning on most sections of Little Vermilion Lake. A huge highlight of this
week was a FABULOUS video of a Moose swimming across the lake take by Frank
Hazzard from Arlington, TX. The previous week he also took an equally FABULOUS
video of a Bald Eagle swooping down and snatching a fish out of the lake and
flying off with the fish. Both can be viewed on our YouTube channel at http://www.youtube.com/user/FiresideLodgeFish
Make sure not to miss
these GREAT videos.
Tony and Judi Majcher from
Hawthorne Woods, IL were here for a few more days during this week finishing up
their 7 might 6 day stay with us at Fireside Lodge. During these few last days
they continued to catch some nice Smallmouth Bass, and Northern Pike with Judi
landing another nice Pike measuring 33-inches and Tony managed to land two
Muskie both measuring 34-inches. To read about their first four days see our
fishing report from 5/15 to 5/22 on our website listed below.
In all they
landed 89 fish during their stay and made memories that will last a lifetime.
Tony and Judi had a fabulous time hating to leave, and sent us a very nice
email expressing their gratitude. This is a quote from just a part of that
letter that explains their fishing experience in a nutshell. “I know I have said to you that
all fishing trips are great, but some are greater than others. I have to say,
this one was in the greatest category. I have to give Fireside a 10 plus
rating across the board - this includes the weather. We both really
enjoyed ourselves.”It is always great to get feedback like
this and we hope to see Tony and Judi in 2011.
Third time return guest
Max Terrien along with first timer Ed Sever both from Littleton, NC were
anxious to get on the water. They must have known the fish were waiting for
them as the first day out they caught a bunch of Northern Pike, Max landing a
nice 37-incher. Second day was more of the same catching many nice Pike up to
35 and 36-inches. Their secret bait was and old standby lure the #13 Original
Floating Rapala. They were also doing well with a Sassy Shad fished on a jig
had. As the fish tore their lures up Max visited my tackle shop to replenish
several times. Their last three days were more of the same with some hot and
cold streaks making us feel good about ourselves for a while and then humbling
us. Fish and fishing tend to do that to all fishers. Both had a great time and
we hope to see them in the near future. Thanks for coming to Fireside Lodge.
Long time Fireside Lodge
guest Bill Stayer from New Freedom, PA came with his cousin Tim Stayer from
Mifflinton, PA.for his first
fishing experience at
Fireside Lodge.
What makes Fireside Lodge
a special place to fish is how our guests have developed relationships over the
years and this gives a perfect example to note. Bill and Frank Hazzard, who was
written up in last weeks report and who is staying with us for three weeks, met
at Fireside Lodge about 9 years ago. Every year since then they have gotten to
know each other better, and several years ago started to fish together for a
few days during their time at Fireside Lodge. Well, during Bill and Tim’s 8
days of fishing they fished with Frank on 7 of them, and made some great
fishing memories together. Several examples of their daily catches are: 53
Northern Pike while losing another dozen, 25 Northern Pike with most being over
30-inches and up to 35-inches, 31 Northern Pike and Tim caught the Pike of his
and most peoples lifetime landing a 42-inch MONSTER Master Anglers Award
Northern Pike
, 23 Northern Pike, 21 Northern Pike and a Muskie, 34 Northern
Pike with Tim showing us that crazy color combinations on a lure can sometimes
be affective, and 28 Northern Pike with Frank catching a Monster Pike measuring
39.75-inches. Along with all this fishing excitement they watch numerous Bald
Eagles, Loons, saw several Moose and many other wildlife and outdoor
experiences that are a natural site to see while fishing in the great
wilderness we have to offer at Fireside Lodge. Bill and Tim went home very sad
but happy to have had all these wonderful outdoor experiences. Frank will still
be with us next week so his adventures will continue for your o read about in
next weeks fishing report.
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